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LESSON 3 Flashcards

1
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the process of consuming, absorbing, and using nutrients needed by the body for growth, development, and maintenance of life.

A

Nutrition

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2
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the substances in foods that nourish the body.

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nutrients

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3
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A healthy diet enables ________________

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people to maintain a desirable body weight
and composition.

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4
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To receive adequate, appropriate nutrition, people need to consume a ______, which consists of a variety of nutrients.

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healthy diet

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5
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MACRONUTRIENTS

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Carbs
Protein
Fats

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6
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Five Major Nutrients

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CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEIN
FATS
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
WATER

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7
Q

the body‟s main energy
source and the brain‟s only source of fuel.

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Carbohydrates

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8
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The best sources of carbohydrates are:

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whole grains and foods made from those grains, such as whole-wheat bread, bulgur, barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and cornmeal.

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9
Q

Despite their bad reputation, _____ are vital to your health for many reasons.

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carbohydrates

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10
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Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source. During digestion, sugars and starches are broken down into ________

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simple sugars.

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11
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Simple sugars then absorbed into the bloodstream, where they’re known as blood sugar ______

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(blood glucose)

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12
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Evidence shows that eating plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains can help you control your ______.

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weight

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13
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Their bulk and fiber content aids weight control by helping you feel full on fewer _______.

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calories

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14
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It helps repair and build your body’s tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions.

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Protein

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15
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LIST OF HIGH PROTEIN FOODS

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  1. Chicken
  2. OG Milk
  3. Fish
  4. Chickpea
  5. Eggs
  6. Oats
  7. Avocado
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16
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Your body uses _____ for energy when carbohydrates aren’t available.

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Fats

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17
Q

You also need fats:

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as insulation,
to help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins,
and to protect your organs.

18
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FOODS HIGH IN FATS

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  1. Fatty meats and fish
  2. Cheese
  3. Butter
  4. Avocado
  5. Nuts and seeds
  6. Chocolate
19
Q

They’re essential for normal growth and development, and each one plays a unique role in helping to maintain optimal health.

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VITAMINS AND MINERALS

20
Q

necessary for healthy bones

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calcium and vitamin D

21
Q

help support the nervous system

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B vitamins

22
Q

It is involved in many of your body’s vital functions, and it distributes other essential nutrients to your cells.

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WATER

23
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Water also help us keep:

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a normal temperature,
lubricate and cushion joints,
protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.

24
Q

Get rid of wastes through ______, ______, and ________

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urination
perspiration
bowel movements

25
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Types of Diet

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Intermittent Fasting
Ketogenic/Keto Diet
Plant-Based Diet

26
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Variations of Plant-Based Eating

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Flexitarian
Pescatarian
Vegetarian
Vegan

27
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a special or limited selection of food and drink, chosen or prescribed to promote health or a gain or loss of weight.

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Diet

28
Q

There are different approaches to intermittent fasting, with the most popular being an ________

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8:16 split

29
Q

8:16 split means?

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you consume your calories in an eight-hour eating window and fast for the other 16 hours of the day

30
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a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet used for ages to treat various medical concerns.

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Ketogenic or “Keto” Diet

31
Q

It was launched in 1920 as successful diet therapy for epileptic children who had failed to respond to medicines.

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Ketogenic or “Keto” Diet

32
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The _____ has also been studied and utilized in cancer, diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and Alzheimer’s

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ketogenic diet

33
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How does a Keto diet work?

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Your body shifts away from glucose and instead uses fatty acids and ketone bodies for energy.

34
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The process where when you switch to a very high-fat, low-carb diet, your body, by necessity, shifts away from glucose and instead uses fatty acids and ketone bodies for energy.

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Ketosis

35
Q

It’s common to think that a ______ is a vegan diet. However, the term ______ covers a range of eating patterns.

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plant-based diet

plant-based

36
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Each type of plant-based diet depends on how many _______, like meat, dairy and eggs, are included in the diet.

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animal products

37
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Sometimes known as ‘semi-vegetarian’, includes eggs and dairy and may include small amounts of meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

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FLEXITARIAN

38
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Includes eggs, dairy, fish and seafood, and excludes meat and poultry

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PESCATARIAN

39
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Also known as ‘lacto-ovo vegetarian’, includes eggs and dairy, and excludes meat, poultry, fish and seafood

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VEGETARIAN

40
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Excludes all meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, and dairy.

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VEGAN

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